The statue of Wojtek the Bear (Polish: Pomnik misia Wojtka) is a bronze sculpture in Szczecin, Poland, within the Krzekowo-Bezrzecze neighbourhood. It is placed at the Wojtek the Bear Square, at the corner of Misia Wojtka and Żyzna Streets. It is dedicated to Wojtek (1942–1963), a Syrian brown bear which accompanied the 2nd Polish Corps during World War II. The monument was designed by Bogdan Ronin-Walknowski, and unveiled on 23 May 2019.
 The statue in 2019. | |
 Interactive map of Statue of Wojtek the Bear | |
| Location | Wojtek the Bear Square, Szczecin, Poland |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 53°26′59″N 14°28′56″E / 53.449679°N 14.482209°E |
| Designer | Bogdan Ronin-Walknowski |
| Type | Statue |
| Material | Bronze |
| Completion date | 23 May 2019 |
| Opening date | 28 June 2019 |
| Dedicated to | Wojtek |
History
editDesign
editThe bronze statue depicts Syrian brown bear Wojtek, standing with his front paws on a crate of ammunition. The sculpture was designed to allow children to sit on its back. It weighs 400 kg.[1][2]
References
edit- 1 2 "Miś Wojtek z brązu już stanął na swoim skwerze. Obok będą trampoliny, huśtawki i linowa piramida". szczecin.wyborcza.pl (in Polish). 24 May 2019.
- 1 2 Marek Jaszczyński (23 May 2019). "Szczecin. Miś Wojtek już stoi na skwerze swojego imienia [WIDEO, ZDJĘCIA]". gs24.pl (in Polish).
- ↑ "Skwer słynnego Misia Wojtka już otwarty [foto]". wszczecinie.pl (in Polish). 28 June 2019.